Thrift Store Volunteering

Use a cash register, answer the phone and provide exceptional customer service.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West, Madison–Home Store or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training or online training

Receive, sort and price donated items; stock merchandise on the sales floor; or assist in creating displays.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training (online or in-person)

Visit donor homes to pack donated items into boxes that will be delivered to one of our thrift stores for resale.

• Location: In donors’ homes within Dane County
• Days/times: flexible; 2 – 4 hour shifts; Mondays – Thursdays available
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training (online or in-person)

Sort donations and help with other projects with your group of up to four volunteers.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: shifts available Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or noon – 4 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.

Sort donations and help with other projects.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.